CVE-2018-1524: Critical severity ibm maximo asset management vulnerability

Published Aug 3, 2018
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Updated

IBM Maximo Asset Management 7.6 through 7.6.3 installs with a default administrator account that a remote intruder could use to gain administrator access to the system. This vulnerability is due to an incomplete fix for CVE-2015-4966. IBM X-Force ID: 142116.

Affected Software

19 affected components
IBM Maximo Asset Management>=7.6.0.0<=7.6.3.0
IBM Maximo For Aviation=7.6.0.0
IBM Maximo For Aviation=7.6.1.0
IBM Maximo For Aviation=7.6.2.0
IBM Maximo For Aviation=7.6.2.1
IBM Maximo For Aviation=7.6.3.0
IBM Maximo for Life Sciences=7.6.0.0
IBM Maximo for Nuclear Power=7.6.0.0
IBM Maximo for Oil and Gas=7.5.0.0
IBM Maximo for Oil and Gas=7.6.0.0
IBM Maximo for Transportation=7.6.1.0
IBM Maximo for Transportation=7.6.2.0
IBM Maximo for Transportation=7.6.2.1
IBM Maximo for Transportation=7.6.2.2
IBM Maximo for Transportation=7.6.2.3
IBM Maximo for Transportation=7.6.2.4
IBM Maximo for Utilities=7.6.0.0
IBM SmartCloud Control Desk=7.6.0.0
IBM SmartCloud Control Desk=7.6.0.1

Event History

Aug 3, 2018
CVE Published
via MITRE·03:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·03:00 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2018-1524?

CVE-2018-1524 is a vulnerability in IBM Maximo Asset Management 7.6 through 7.6.3 that allows a remote intruder to gain administrator access to the system.

2

How severe is CVE-2018-1524?

CVE-2018-1524 has a severity of 8.8 (critical).

3

Which IBM products are affected by CVE-2018-1524?

IBM Maximo Asset Management 7.6 through 7.6.3, IBM Maximo For Aviation 7.6.0.0 through 7.6.3.0, IBM Maximo For Life Sciences 7.6.0.0, IBM Maximo For Nuclear Power 7.6.0.0, IBM Maximo For Oil And Gas 7.5.0.0 and 7.6.0.0, IBM Maximo For Transportation 7.6.1.0 through 7.6.2.4, IBM Maximo For Utilities 7.6.0.0, and IBM SmartCloud Control Desk 7.6.0.0 and 7.6.0.1 are affected.

4

Is there a fix for CVE-2018-1524?

Yes, there is a fix available. Please refer to the IBM support document in the references for more information.

5

Where can I find more information about CVE-2018-1524?

More information about CVE-2018-1524 can be found in the IBM X-Force ID and the IBM support document in the references.

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